Peer Support Specialist Director
Company: COMMUNITY HELPING ADDICTS NCE
Location: Albany
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Description: Position objective: The Peer Support Specialist
(PSS) Director is an integral part of our program. It requires
skills to provide guidance and the ability to adapt to meet the
needs of PSS staff and peers in an inclusive way. Building,
educating, and empowering a strong team of individuals who can
deliver appropriate, person-first, mission-based services to some
of our most vulnerable community members takes a high level of
oversight and dedication. Job description: The PSS Director is
responsible for management, supervision, and evaluation of peer
support services and PSS staff. They are also responsible for
developing a culture which reflects the mission of CHANCE, and the
evolving peer delivered services model. The director does this in
collaboration with Site Managers and staff. Duties and
responsibilities:
- Support Site Managers in hiring new PSS staff.
- Develop and manage the training of new PSS staff.
- Pursue ongoing education in regards to the delivery or PSS
services and certification.
- Provide ongoing training to PSS staff.
- Monitor and maintain the ethical delivery of PSS services by
staff. This includes compliance with PSS code of ethics.
- Understand contract and grant requirements. Ensure that peer
services are delivered in a compliant way to meet these
requirements.
- Maintain required credentials for your position and assist PSS
staff with the requirements for their credentials. This includes
any required reporting by federal, state, or local government
agencies or outside credentialing agencies.
- Develop and maintain the model of delivering peer services and
ensure that staff provide services in accordance with that model.
This includes PSS staff documentation, engagement, and
professionalism. The model should establish clear goals for peers
and track them.
- Support Site Managers in resolving staff or peer conflicts and
help them resolve these issues in a timely manner.
- Provide group supervision for Peer Support Specialists in
accordance with contractual or certification requirements.
- Provide individual supervision to Site Managers in accordance
with contractual or certification requirements.
- Attend, and participate in leadership and all staff
meetings.
- Regularly meet with the ED for check-ins and training.
- Work with the ED and Site Managers as needed to resolve issues,
set goals, and establish vision for the agency.
- Work with Development Manager to collect, organize, and analyze
data for contract reports and grants as required.
- Facilitate PSS Certification Training.
- Provide direct peer services and engagement as needed.
- Attend community meetings and events, as needed and grow and
develop community partnerships. Represent CHANCE in a leadership
capacity in the wider organization regardless of site, within the
community, and with contractual partners. Follow all policies and
personnel standards and requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42
CFRp2, and CHANCE policy and procedures.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, driver's license,
reliable vehicle, and auto insurance while employed at CHANCE.
- Maintain personal recovery program and abstinence requirements
for credentialing while modeling good and appropriate self-care to
staff and individuals seeking services. Requirements:
- CADC1
- Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft suite).
- Must be able to pass a state background check.
- MHACBO/Peer Support Specialist certification.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
- Must follow CHANCE's Code of Conduct, and policies and
procedures.
- Two years' experience in a PSS working with high-risk
population, support and recovery services, treatment providers and
the criminal justice system.
- Exhibit dependability, flexibility, punctuality, and strong
stress management skills.
- Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver's
license for state of residency, personal auto liability coverage,
and a driving record permitting coverage under the corporate
liability policy. Skills:
- Consistently maintain a professional demeanor and encourage
individual respect
- A team player who works collaboratively with others.
- Ability to work effectively with peers, community partners,
coworkers, general public, medical personnel, corrections
personnel, police, and groups without bias.
- Comfortable with, and open to, learning and applying new
skills.
- Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform
assigned tasks, or able to use adaptive equipment to perform
assigned tasks, if needed.
- Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile,
while contributing to a therapeutic environment.
- Knowledge of de-escalation methods.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary
documentation.
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Keywords: COMMUNITY HELPING ADDICTS NCE, Albany , Peer Support Specialist Director, Executive , Albany, Oregon
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